Equipment Operator - Crusher

Equipment Operator - Crusher

The position is anticipated to close on February 9, 2026, but applications will be accepted until position is filled and removed from the Delta County jobs website.

Delta County is accepting applications for the position of Equipment Operator for the Road & Bridge Crusher/Hot Plant. Responsibilities include performing a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, labor, maintenance and equipment duties in mining, crushing and asphalt plant operations.

Work week is Monday through Thursday, 10 hour shifts.

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Perform variety of skilled, semi-skilled, labor, maintenance, and construction work involving operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy equipment in mining, crushing and asphalt plant operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate heavy equipment in mining, washing, crushing, and making asphalt for county roads.
• Perform basic maintenance on Hot Plant/Crusher and other heavy equipment.
• Perform manual labor associated with Hot Plant/Crusher Operation.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES:

• Mine properties including maintaining a high-wall, digging and excavating, sloping, reclaiming, removing overburden and berm, all within MSHA and Land Mine Reclamation safety and construction guidelines and regulations.
• Operate loader, feeding crusher, hot plant and high wall maintenance.
• Crush, grade and wash aggregate material for Hot Plant and general road maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance including oil and filter changes, greasing and lubricating, belts, lights, check and change tires, clean, maintain fluid levels, wiper blades, and other general tasks.
• Operate Hot Plant in safe manner including start-up, specification adherence, mixing of aggregate and oils; perform numerous safety and quality inspections.
• Drive water truck and spray for dust control or to achieve optimum moisture for compacted fills.
• Use dump truck to haul various materials as needed.
• Test and qualify different asphalt products as needed, recording parameters and specifications.
• Calibrate scales as necessary.
• Perform numerous welding work in the fabrication, repair and moving of conveyor belts, crushing equipment, Hot Plant, and operating equipment.
• Install and repair site signage.
• Maintain records of operational measurements, excavation, mining, material usage and production.
• Prepare and construct mine sites including surveying, cement work, road preparation, site designation, and equipment tear down and set-up.
• Occasionally may support or work on road crews.
• Use necessary equipment to perform necessary task to repair and maintain county roads.
• Repair and replace road signs, markers, reflectors, and other warning devices for road safety.
• Complete time sheets, preventative maintenance forms, safety checklists, and various reports as requested.
• Maintain and clean shop, office, bathroom, inventory, and general facilities.
• Answer phones, take and relay messages, operate radio.
• Work well with others in a cooperative atmosphere showing respect and support
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
• Always maintain safe practices when at work sites, in the shop, around equipment operations, while operating equipment, moving items, and lifting.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent

Experience:

Five years' experience in safe operation of heavy equipment or mining operations

Combination of education and experience could waive specific requirement

Licenses/Certifications:

Class A Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a current medical card required

Hiring Range:

$20.70 to $23.32 hourly without CDL A

$21.70 to $23.87 hourly with a CDL A

General Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Selective optional insurances available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the organization
• Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee
• Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employees contribute 4% of their salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the County
• Optional 457(b) tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan
• Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month to start
• 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes 6 counseling sessions along with some legal and financial support counseling
• Modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify
• Additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available

To Apply:

External candidates, please apply by clicking here.

Current Delta County employees, please apply using the Internal Transfer and Promotion Application and email to human resources, along with any additional supporting documents.

Delta County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair traits), color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual…